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The following are Electrical Apprentice opportunities that become available with the City of Springfield. Questions? Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 217.789.2446 or email humanresources@springfield.il.us.

•    Communications Journeyman
•    Instrument Electrician
•    Journeyman
•    Journeyman Lineman
•    Meter and Traffic Repairman
•    Plant Maintenance
•    Relay Journeyman Lineman

• Age 17 years or older by application deadline
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver’s license at time of hire; and must be able to obtain an Illinois commercial driver’s license if required by the functional area
• Must pass the NJATC written exam with a 6 or greater prior to applying and before the application deadline.

All Applicants must submit a City of Springfield Employment Application

Oral interviews (1st round)

Mandatory climbing orientation (for Lineman/Substation candidates only)

At least 50% of the candidates will receive a second oral interview

Background investigation

Medical exam, drug screening and functional capacity evaluation

•    Standards Master Part 1
•    Standards Master Part 2

• Hourly rate based on 40-hour work week
• 1st Year - $18.07
• 2nd Year - $22.59
• 3rd Year - $29.36
• 4th Year - $33.88
• Journeymen - $40.66
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Pay
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Safety Equipment
• Inclement Weather Clothing

* Subject to change pursuant to collective bargaining.